Atty. Nerissa Yan
Nerissa Yan is one of the few Mandarin-speaking civil/commercial litigation lawyers in Vancouver. She is sought after by domestic and international clients, as well as her colleagues in the legal profession.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation Attorney
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About Nerissa Yan at a Glance
Nerissa Yan is a business and litigation attorney, practicing at Yan Muirhead LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
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About Nerissa Yan
- Nerissa Yan is one of the few Mandarin-speaking civil/commercial litigation lawyers in Vancouver
- She is sought after by domestic and international clients, as well as her colleagues in the legal profession
- Nerissa represents both corporate and individual clients on civil and commercial litigation matters
- Her litigation practice is wide-ranging with a focus on complex disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholders’ disputes, creditor/debtor remedies, real estate and strata disputes, construction disputes, commercial leases, fraud, professional negligence, estate litigation, foreclosure proceedings, and defamation
- Over the years, Nerissa has developed a niche practice of enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards in British Columbia
- In administrative and regulatory proceedings, Nerissa represents clients before the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, the Employment Standards Branch, the Residential Tenancy Branch, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, the Law Society of British Columbia, and the Architect Institute of British Columbia, among other administrative, regulatory and professional disciplinary bodies
- Nerissa provides legal services in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and speaks conversational Japanese
- Her understanding of cultural nuances that can underpin a dispute truly sets her apart
- She is admitted to practice in British Columbia and Ontario, and has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia
- In 2020, Nerissa was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in the Young Influencer Category
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Nerissa Yan's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Nerissa Yan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Nerissa Yan maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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